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noun 
  1. Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
  2. Anything which allure, allures; a lure; enticement; temptation.
  3. A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
  4. A light or hasty luncheon.
Translations: 
  • Dutch: lokaas(nl, aas, n}}, {{t-, nl)n
  • German: Kí¶der , Lockmittel
  • Italian: esca(it)f
  • Spanish: anzuelo , carnada
verb 
  1. To attract fish or other animals in order to catch them.
  2. The act to worry or torment a chained or confined animal by setting dogs upon it for sport.
  3. To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats.
Translations: 
  • Dutch: lokken, aantrekken
  • German: kí¶dern, anlocken
  • Spanish: cebar(es)
Etymology: From (term, beita, , food, lang=non).


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